Upcoming Games for October 20, 2026
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Points | Total Points | Best O/U | More Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics (56-26) Detroit Pistons (60-22) | 44.9% 55.1% | +105 -125 +100 -115 | +2-110 -1½-110 +1½-110 -1-110 | 102.0 103.9 | 205.9 | o220½-110 u222½-105 o221½-110 u221½-110 | All Bet Values Active Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) New York Knicks (53-29) | 23.8% 76.2% | +165 -195 +165 -180 | +5½-110 -5-115 +5-110 -4½-110 | 102.2 110.3 | 212.5 | o230-110 u231½-110 o231-110 u232½-110 | Overall Bet Value Active | ||
| Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) San Antonio Spurs (62-20) | 54.9% 45.1% | +100 -120 +110 -125 | +2½-110 -1½-110 +2½-110 -2-110 | 108.3 106.4 | 214.7 | o230-110 u230½-110 o230½-110 u230½-110 |
Completed Games
| Time | Teams | Win | Best ML | Best Spread | Final Points | Sportsbook Log Loss | DRatings Log Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz Charlotte Hornets | 57.5% 42.5% | -110 -102 -113 +105 | -1-105 +1-108 -1-110 +1½-110 | 119 111 | -0.67497-0.65204 | -0.55257 | |
| New York Knicks Los Angeles Clippers | 35.2% 64.8% | +185 -195 +180 -200 | +5½-105 -5-110 +5½-110 -5-110 | 95 106 | -0.42580-0.42898 | -0.43416 | |
| Toronto Raptors Los Angeles Lakers | 54.0% 46.0% | -140 +133 -135 +131 | -3-106 +3-108 -2½-110 +3-110 | 112 122 | -0.85830-0.84460 | -0.77733 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Minnesota Timberwolves | 32.1% 67.9% | +165 -175 +160 -175 | +4½-108 -4-115 +4½-110 -4½-110 | 124 123 | -0.98819-0.97625 | -1.13772 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Miami Heat | 54.9% 45.1% | +130 -132 +135 -142 | +3½-110 -2-110 +3½-110 -3-110 | 115 119 | -0.56768-0.54535 | -0.79715 | |
| Denver Nuggets San Antonio Spurs | 80.8% 19.2% | -800 +600 -680 +600 | -12½-108 +12½-108 -12-110 +13-110 | 120 128 | -1.97717-1.96041 | -1.64979 | |
| Atlanta Hawks Washington Wizards | 49.0% 51.0% | -118 +103 -120 +105 | -1-111 +1½-108 -1½-110 +1½-110 | 114 107 | -0.64714-0.63885 | -0.71311 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers Philadelphia 76ers | 28.2% 71.8% | +350 -330 +315 -350 | +9½-110 -8½-110 +9-110 -8½-110 | 119 120 | -0.25430-0.26988 | -0.33161 | |
| New York Knicks Sacramento Kings | 45.1% 54.9% | +112 -120 +115 -130 | +2-110 -1-113 +2-110 -2-110 | 117 122 | -0.62315-0.60042 | -0.60020 | |
| Brooklyn Nets Milwaukee Bucks | 20.2% 79.8% | +390 -415 +400 -450 | +10-108 -9½-103 +9½-110 -9½-110 | 113 118 | -0.22575-0.21869 | -0.22543 | |
| Golden State Warriors Memphis Grizzlies | 43.8% 56.2% | -150 +145 -145 +130 | -3-108 +3-105 -2½-110 +3-110 | 110 131 | -0.90421-0.85918 | -0.57684 | |
| Houston Rockets Indiana Pacers | 21.3% 78.7% | +380 -460 +375 -425 | +10-108 -10-108 +10-110 -9½-110 | 125 134 | -0.22604-0.23116 | -0.23931 | |
| Charlotte Hornets Detroit Pistons | 53.3% 46.7% | -144 +145 -155 +145 | -3-106 +3½-110 -3½-110 +3½-110 | 113 103 | -0.52569-0.51371 | -0.62953 | |
| Utah Jazz Orlando Magic | 48.9% 51.1% | +170 -180 +160 -170 | +5-110 -4½-108 +4½-110 -4-110 | 131 124 | -1.00641-0.96964 | -0.71580 | |
| Toronto Raptors Los Angeles Clippers | 37.0% 63.0% | +125 -140 +131 -140 | +2½-105 -2½-108 +2½-110 -2½-110 | 100 108 | -0.56639-0.55511 | -0.46237 | |
| Chicago Bulls Denver Nuggets | 25.4% 74.6% | +320 -380 +320 -355 | +9-108 -9-108 +9-110 -8½-110 | 117 96 | -1.46439-1.45320 | -1.37235 |
Season Prediction Results
| Games | Record (Pct) | No Pick | +/- | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbooks | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 | ||
| Sportsbooks | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 | ||
| DRatings | 0 | 0-0 (0.000) | 0 |
Predictions Methodology
The projections for all the NBA games that we provide above are at “Level 3” (see more at our predictions disclaimer for details). Our proprietary algorithm takes a variety of factors into account that are all predictive in projecting the winner and score of the game.
Note that we are an information site, and this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.
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